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C&W CONSTRUCTION SPECIALTIES INC
Ventura, CA
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
1 flag to review · 1 caution
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 2495583
Active
No Safety Rating
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
63.6% OOS · 13 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
63.6% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 97% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 66.7% — above the 20.7% national average
- 13 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2495583
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
February 25, 2026
FMCSA Registration
April 14, 2014
Annual Mileage
55,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
2419 Palma Drive, Ventura, CA 93003
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Steven Bennett
Cargo Types
Building MaterialsConstruction Materials
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
63.6% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
11 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
66.7%
Driver OOS Rate
44.4%
Ranks in the 97th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
13
Driver Inspections
11
Vehicle Inspections
11
Total OOS Orders
17
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance19
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service6
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate44.4% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (38.9pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate66.7% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (46.0pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (13)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 24, 2026 | CA | Level I — Full | INTL · 3HAMKSTN1GL004694 | 3 | 3 OOS |
| February 24, 2026 | CA | Level II — Walk-Around | INTL · 3HAMKSTN1GL004694 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| February 5, 2026 | CA | Level I — Full | INTL · 3HAMKSTN3GL004695 | 0 | Clean |
| January 9, 2026 | CA | Level III — Driver Only | INTL · 3HAEKTAT5LL374150 | 0 | Clean |
| December 23, 2025 | CA | Level I — Full | FORD · 1FDNF6BN7MDF05009 | 2 | 1 OOS |
| November 5, 2025 | CA | Level I — Full | FORD · 1FDNF6BN3MDF05010 | 5 | 4 OOS |
| August 12, 2025 | CA | Level I — Full | INTL · 3HAMKSTN1GL004694 | 6 | 4 OOS |
| July 3, 2025 | CA | Level II — Walk-Around | INTL · 1HTMMAAL6DH325444 | 1 | Passed |
| June 7, 2025 | CA | Level III — Driver Only | INTL · 1HTMMAAL6DH325444 | 0 | Clean |
| May 16, 2025 | CA | Level I — Full | FRHT · 3ALHC5FE4NDNL6348 | 2 | 1 OOS |
| March 14, 2025 | CA | Level I — Full | INTL · 3HAMKSTN1GL004694 | 5 | 3 OOS |
| June 10, 2024 | CA | Level I — Full | FRHT · 3ALHC5FE4NDNL6348 | 0 | Clean |
Showing 12 of 13 inspection records
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
7 of 9 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 11 inspections
Hours of Service
4 of 11 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 11 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 11 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 24, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| February 24, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Improper Load Securement | Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | 7 | Out of service |
| November 5, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Lamps (other than headlamps) not steady burning as required | 6 | Out of service |
| March 14, 2025 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Incomplete/Wrong Log | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 5 | Out of service |
| August 12, 2025 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Incomplete/Wrong Log | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 5 | Out of service |
| November 5, 2025 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Incomplete/Wrong Log | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 5 | Out of service |
| December 23, 2025 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Incomplete/Wrong Log | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 5 | Out of service |
| February 24, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Brake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle | 4 | Out of service |
| March 14, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Brake - Inadequate braking system | 4 | Out of service |
| March 14, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Brake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly | 4 | Out of service |
| May 16, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Drum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad on a steering axle | 4 | Out of service |
| November 5, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Brake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly | 4 | Out of service |
| November 5, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Hydraulic Master Cylinder Less Than 1/4 Full on Hydraulic Brakes | 4 | Out of service |
| August 12, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tiedown | Cargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 10 feet | 3 | Out of service |
| August 12, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Coupling Devices | Coupling - Trailer safety devices wire/chain damaged. | 3 | Out of service |
Showing the 15 most serious of 25 recorded violations
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 10, 2025 | CA | — | — | Yes | Other · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA13
Fleet & Equipment (10)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~9
of 15 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
5
Chassis / Incomplete
2
Equipment Trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 International MA035 | Truck · Class 7 | 3HAMKSTN1GL004694 | 4 | 4 |
| Ziem | — | 1ZCT27E26NZP17165 | 3 | 3 |
| 2013 International MA025 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTMMAAL6DH325444 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 8 | 3ALHC5FE4NDNL6348 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 International MA035 | Truck · Class 7 | 3HAMKSTN3GL004695 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Ford F-650 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 1FDNF6BN3MDF05010 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Ford F-650 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 1FDNF6BN7MDF05009 | 1 | 1 |
| Mlbl | — | 1M9BT0828BL516093 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 Western Construction Components | Equipment Trailer · 31 ft | 1W94031284W172155 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 International HV607 | Truck · Class 8 | 3HAEKTAT5LL374150 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
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